Acrylic paint on metal: features of choice

The modern building materials market can offer high-quality acrylic paint for metal, both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Of all the variety of options, many customers find it difficult to make the right choice, because not everyone understands how to choose the right acrylic paint, considering all its features.

Acrylic mixture is a water-dispersion paint, which is produced from polymers. Its very composition may vary from different manufacturers, often in it you can find various pigments.

Acrylic paints for metal are very appreciatedAfter all, they have a lot of useful properties. For example,They are not afraid of excessive moisture and are suitable even for professional repairs.

Acrylic paints have long been used for a variety of works in the finishing field. They are excellent for application to a wide variety of surfaces due to their excellent adhesion properties.

In addition, acrylic paint:

• considered safe for humans and the environment;
• resistant to UV radiation. It will not spoil even if the sun constantly falls on it;
• has vapor permeability, is considered to be moisture resistant and very durable, even over time;

• Suitable for internal and external repairs. It is very easy for her to paint a variety of metal surfaces;
• has no pronounced and unpleasant smell;
• acrylic enamels for metal will not hit the wallet, because almost all manufacturers put on them reasonable prices;
• due to the huge variety of colors the range of their application is wide enough in various spheres of life.

The principle of the acrylic mixture is that after it is applied to the surface, the water dries out, resulting in a kind of film.This film will further protect the painted surface, not allowing the paint to spread and fade.

Dyes of this type are not dangerous to humans, even if they accidentally fall on the skin. For external works, many experts recommend acquiring enamels, since their characteristics are slightly better than the usual options.

Acrylic enamels gained wide popularity relatively recently.

Their benefits include the following:

• Acrylic blends are very durable and long lasting. On metal coated with this type of paint, corrosion does not form until 10 years;
• even after many years, coverage will not require regular updates;
• a light white coating will not turn yellow over time and will not lose its former luster;

• paints of this type are not afraid of temperature changes, after complete drying the coating will not be afraid of any changes in the weather;
• since there are no harmful and toxic substances in the paint, it is very often painted with pipes, gas storages and some other types of industrial stations;
• Metal paints can withstand a huge temperature up to 120 degrees.In special formulations, there may even be resins of silicones, which withstand even greater temperature regimes.

Despite all the advantages, and acrylic enamels have some disadvantages:

• All manufacturers say that the paint dries very quickly, but it may take up to one month to complete the formation of the mixture on the metal. At the same time, in this gap, the coating will be most vulnerable to various external damage;
• For some, this is a minus, but for some it is not, but the palette of acrylic enamels is not as extensive as, for example, in other varieties;
• The price also applies to a small amount, but one cannot say that it is much higher than the usual options. Nevertheless, some consider it a significant disadvantage.

Acrylic paint can be applied to the metal using a standard brush or a special roller. Spray paint for its simplified application can be a special airbrush, in addition, this option is considered one of the most profitable and economical. However, the classic version has not been canceled.

Before applying the paint on the metal, care must be taken to ensure that there is no rust or any defects on it.You can clean the surface with a special brush. Corrosion is also very important to get rid of.

Immediately before painting the metal surface should be degreased., dry and pre-primed. Stir the paint thoroughly before use. Wear gloves.

If you want to get some special color, then take care in advance of the acquisition of pigment, which should be added to the paint, based on the instructions.

Secrets of the use of acrylic paint for metal, see the following video.